Record #: SO2022-1753   
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
Intro date: 5/25/2022 Current Controlling Legislative Body: Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards
Final action: 6/22/2022
Title: Amendment of Municipal Code Section 14X-8-803.2 by modifying cooling requirements for nursing homes and senior housing facilities
Sponsors: Hadden, Maria E. , Tabares, Silvana, Ervin, Jason C., Quinn, Marty, Vasquez, Jr., Andre, Taylor, Jeanette B. , Osterman, Harry, King, Sophia D., Sadlowski Garza, Susan, Rodriguez, Michael D., Harris, Michelle A., Mitts, Emma, Coleman, Stephanie D. , Lee, Nicole T. , Lopez, Raymond A., Cardona, Jr., Felix , La Spata, Daniel , Martin, Matthew J. , Sigcho-Lopez, Byron, Napolitano, Anthony V., Sawyer, Roderick T., Villegas, Gilbert, Ramirez-Rosa, Carlos, Curtis, Derrick G., Nugent, Samantha , Silverstein, Debra L., Reboyras, Ariel, Taliaferro, Chris
Topic: MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - Title 4 - Businesses, Occupations & Consumer Protection - Ch. 6 Regulated Business License, MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - Title 14B - Building Code - Ch. 14B-12 Interior Environment, MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - Title 14X - Minimum Requirements for Existing Buildings - Ch. 14X-2 Definitions, MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - Title 14X - Minimum Requirements for Existing Buildings - Ch. 14X-8 Heating, Cooling and Mechanical Systems
Attachments: 1. SO2022-1753.pdf, 2. O2022-1753.pdf
AMENDED SUBSTITUTE ORDINANCE

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO:

SECTION 1. Section 4-6-080 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language struck through and by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
4-6-080 Adult family care center.
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance.)
(e) Legal duties. Each licensee engaged in the business of adult family care center shall have a duty to:
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance.)
(4) equip the center with an automatic air- cooling system or oquipmont capable of maintaining the interior summer design temperature of 75 dogroes Fahrenheit at 50% relative humidity level in all liviftg quarters, diniftg areas, bathrooms, common rooms and connecting corridors cooling and dehumidification equipment in accordance with Section 14X-8-803.2; monitor the interior temperature and humidity level in all living quarters, dining areas, bathrooms, common rooms and connecting corridors on a regular basis; and pr-ovido air cooling as noodod to maintain the interior temperature and humidity lovol specified in this subsection operate the equipment in accordance with Section 14X-8-803.6;
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance.)


SECTION 2. Section 4-6-090 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language struck through and by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
4-6-090 Assisted living establishment.
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance.)
(e) Legal duties. Each licensee engaged in the business of assisted living establishment shall have a duty to:
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance.)
(3) equip the establishment with an automatic air-cooling system or equipment capable of maintaining the interior summer design temporaturo of 75 dogroes Fahrenheit at 50% relative humidity lovol in all living quarters, dining areas, bathrooms, common rooms and connocting corridors cooling and dehumidification equipment in...

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